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KevinM

May 21, 2022 08:41PM

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Scott Gibbs Wrote:
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> I am surprised no one has mentioned the disposal
> of ash from burning coal. Coal with 5% ash will
> leave the railroad with a 100 lb of ash disposal
> for every ton burned.
>
> Scott Gibbs

Question, Scott,......how is all of that "engine pooh" disposed of? I know that in the old days, a lot of it was probably used as track ballast. I suspect it is likely treated like hazardous waste today.

/Kevin Madore

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